Tie Rod for 67-72 4x4 Chevy
Does anyone reproduce the long center tie rod for a 67-72 Chevy 4x4? I can find the tie rod ends, but not the center piece. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I look on lmc and rockauto and no luck on that part.Your kinda stuck finding it used wonder if one from a 73-87 would fit or not ?
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The 73-87 tie rod is different. At least on the spare front axle assembly that I have. There isn't two short tie rod ends with a long adjusting sleeve like my 69 has, but rather it has one really long tie rod end, a small adjusting sleeve, and then one short tie rod end. These go in from the bottom instead of the top, they wouldn't work on my 69. I am sort of surprised that no one is making this part. There are quite a few of these trucks still running around, and while it isn't a wear part, accidents happen, and parts need replacing. I'm really hoping that my only possibility if I can't find a used one, isn't going to be "custom made" that just screams $$$$
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I dont think it is reproduced.. ? |
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http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Dana44crossover.htm
on this page a heavy duty center link and new HD tie rod ends can be had for less than 200. it is a fair price IMO. |
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did you specify to them that you wanted a stock position tie rod end? the one listed on the site is for their high steer kits. that will change the length of the center tube. ORD has always been very accommodating for me if you call and tell them what you are doing and what you need.
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I agree that ORD is a great, friendly and helpful company. I am not at all trying to bash them. I did talk to them yesterday afternoon as a matter of fact. They had pointed out the picture of one installed on their website. They mentioned that I may have to loosen the spring to get it installed. I did try to install it and by loosening the springs, I was able to get it on. However, with the wheels straight, their is maybe an 1/8" clearance between the tie rod and spring. The tie rod hits one of the springs when you turn maybe 1/4 of the way, and that just gets worse the tighter you turn (all of this is done with the wheels off and just turning the hubs). I've thought about adding the ORD 1" zero rate "springs". That will give me the clearance that I need (hopefully!). That is, if I can't find a good stock setup. |
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The 73 to 76 Dana 44s use a short sleeve with one very long tie rod end and another short end. That unit also has the hole for the steering stabilizer built in and it goes on top of the steering arms like the 70-72 does. The 77 and up 10 bolt has the tie rod that goes in on the bottom of the steering arms and uses straight tie rod ends. You can use the 10 bolt knuckles on your Dana 44 and use that tie rod you got from ORD.
If your wanting to stay with the stock 71-72 setup I have several good tie rod assemblies, but will be a little while before I can get one off. |
Re: Tie Rod for 67-72 4x4 Chevy
Bringing this back from the dead since I was searching and found what I believe is the right part. See below:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Replacement-T...b7a14ffff68043 |
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